11/06/2017 07:01 AM EDT
By Lauren Dezenski (ldezenski@politico.com; @LaurenDezenski) with Rebecca Morin (rmorin@politico.com; @RebeccaMorin_)
GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. Rain possible throughout the day with a high of 70 in Boston.
MOULTON'S NEW HAMPSHIRE SWING - Another weekend, another out-of-state jaunt for Rep. Seth Moulton, who crossed the border to spend some of his Saturday stumping in New Hampshire.
Moulton hosted a Q&A with a group of young leaders, some of whom are running for office or are office holders, Moulton's campaign spokesman tells me, before kicking off a canvas for local Democrats in Nashua alongside 2016 gubernatorial candidate Colin Van Ostern.
Moulton wasn't the only upwardly mobile out-of-state Democrat in the Granite State this weekend - Maryland Rep. John Delaney and Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan also made appearances. Thanks to Moulton and others, wrote the Concord Monitor, "it feels like 2020 this weekend in New Hampshire."
Moulton, however, was coy about his time in New Hampshire. "My first order of business is that I'm serving my district and the constituents of Massachusetts, but one thing I hear when I do town halls in my district is that they want me to get out and make sure Democrats are winning across the country," he told the Monitor. "So you can be sure I'll be up in New Hampshire and also supporting veterans across America."
He returned to his Massachusetts district later Saturday night to campaign for Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll.
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TODAY - Gov. Charlie Baker and Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett will re-establish the Governor's Task Force on Hate Crimes by signing an executive order and swearing in members - Secretary of State Bill Galvin hosts a media availability on his outlook for tomorrow's elections around the state - AG Maura Healey and Carlos Arredondo and Mélida Arredondo participate in the 22 Pushup Challenge to raise awareness around military veteran suicide.
DATELINE BEACON HILL -
- "Sexual misconduct allegations rock statehouses," by POLITICO's Natasha Korecki, Carla Marinucci, and Jimmy Vielkind: "Statehouses from Boston to Sacramento have been rocked by an onslaught of sexual misconduct allegations, creating unprecedented pressure on state legislative leaders to take immediate action. Amid a flood of recent testimonials from female legislators, staff and lobbyists, a portrait is fast emerging of male-dominated state capitol cultures rife with sexual harassment and bereft of protections for victims, where complaints from women frequently languish - or are outright ignored ."
- "Lawmakers again seek deal on non-competes, trade secrets," by Associated Press: "Supporters of bills that would limit the use of non-compete employment clauses in Massachusetts are hoping for a legislative breakthrough after several near misses in recent years. Employers often require employees to enter into agreements that they will not go to work for a potential competitor in the same industry."
- "If we built it, they will come," by Stan Rosenberg and Chris Dempsey, Lowell Sun: "The Federal Transit Administration recently reported that Massachusetts' commuter-rail system has the most breakdowns of any in the country, and by far. Last year, we had three times as many mechanical failures per mile as second-place New Jersey, and five times as many as third-place Long Island. Problems at the MBTA aren't confined to commuter rail -- our light-rail system was fifth worst in that category."
- "Keller @ Large: Massachusetts Wasting Big Money On Bottled Water For Lawmakers," by Jon Keller, CBS Boston: "The state of Massachusetts is spending hundreds of thousands of your tax dollars on bottled water for lawmakers and state workers. It's important to stay hydrated, but is the cost of all that water getting out of hand?"
WARREN REPORT -
- "Warren asks EPA to dip into Norton water problems," by Jim Hand and Stephen Peterson, Sun Chronicle: "Federal authorities are being asked to look into the town's notorious discolored water. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, has written to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for help. 'I urge you to interact with the town of Norton, Massachusetts and the Commonwealth to ensure that the water does indeed meet health standards,' Warren wrote. 'The residents of Norton deserve nothing short of absolute confidence in the quality of their drinking water.'"
ON THE STUMP -
- "No change to be seen in Everett," by Yvonne Abraham, Boston Globe: "Carlo DeMaria has been so utterly untouched by multiple claims that he sexually harassed women that he is not only running for reelection Tuesday, but running unopposed."
- "Tuesday's mayoral election in Boston could approach a record - and not a good one," by Michael Levenson, Boston Globe: "Everyone is looking for a culprit to fault for what official forecasters predict could be a record low turnout in Tuesday's mayoral and City Council elections."
- "Marty Walsh and Tito Jackson grew up 2 miles - and worlds away - from each other," by Meghan E. Irons, Boston Globe: "Mary Walsh raised her two boys in their triple-decker on Taft Street, where life centered around the old St. Margaret's parish. On city maps, the parish was in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester, and the mayor is often described as a son of that section. But no one on Taft Street saw it that way. ... Tito Jackson pedaled his bicycle around his family's concrete backyard on Schuyler Street, powering his little boy legs down the narrow Grove Hall driveway and screeching to a halt where the hedging met the fence. If he had any thoughts of venturing further - down the driveway or down the street - his mother, Rosa Jackson, would let him have it."
THE TSONGAS ARENA -
- "Can Koh break away from competitive 3rd District pack?" by Peter Lucas, Lowell Sun: "Other Democrats running so far are: Steve Kerrigan of Lancaster, the 2014 Democrat candidate for lieutenant governor; Abhijit "Beej" Das of North Andover, president and CEO of Troca Hotels; freshman state Rep. Juana Matias of Lawrence; Terence Ryan, chairman of the Westford School Committee; Nadeem Mazen, a Cambridge City Councilor with roots in Andover; and, possibly, state Sen. Barbara L'Italien of Andover. ... Republicans running are Rick Green of Pepperell, co-founder of Mass. Fiscal Alliance, and Scott Gunderson of Groton, a businessman and Iraq War veteran."
WOOD WAR - Herald: "EVIL'S TOLL" - Globe: "Barbarity in the pews: 26 slain in shooting," "Apathy on ballot in Boston," "Ross firm has Russian link," "Parking app handy, but be wary of bugs."
THE LOCAL ANGLE -
- "Shake-up planned in Bedford VA leadership following deaths," by Todd Feathers, Lowell Sun: "Following a string of deaths and reports of whistleblower retaliation at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, VA Secretary David Shulkin announced Saturday that he has proposed demoting the hospital's former director and initiated a search for a new permanent leader. The Bedford hospital is currently on its third director in little more than a year."
- "Massachusetts National Guard unit departs for Puerto Rico," by Rowan Walrath, Boston Globe: "According to a statement from the Massachusetts National Guard, about 40 Security Forces members were scheduled to leave from Bradley Air National Guard Base in Connecticut on Sunday."
- "Rhode Island Asking For Express Commuter Trains To Boston," by Associated Press: "Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo is asking the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to run express commuter trains between Providence and Boston, but the agency says it would be difficult. Express service is not currently offered on the Providence/Stoughton commuter rail line. MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo said it would be difficult to introduce express service before South Station in Boston is expanded because the trains would need room to arrive and depart."
- "City council president: Why I'm bringing my baby to work," by Michelle Wu, CNN: "When I gave birth to my second child three months ago - in the heat of summer and a re-election campaign - I found myself in a situation that women across the country face. I needed to go back to work, but many childcare centers won't accept babies until they're at least three months old. So these days Baby Cass comes to work with me across the city, just as his older brother Blaise did as a newborn."
- "Anthony Weiner set to begin 21-month prison stint on Monday," by the New York Daily News: "He is expected to serve time at Federal Medical Center Devens, which is 40 miles west of Boston."
- "No Common ground found at Boston rallies," by Kathleen McKiernan, Boston Herald: "Dozens of anti-Trump protesters squared off with his supporters during dueling demonstrations on Boston Common yesterday, with one side calling for the president to be impeached and the other voicing support for his administration's goals on immigration and tax reform. Armed with signs reading 'Drive Out the Trump/Pence Regime' and 'The Fascist Trump/Pence Regime Must Go,' about 100 protesters turned out for the demonstration, which was organized by a group called Refuse Fascism and included a march through downtown Boston ."
- "Newton man injured in NYC attack recovering well," by Maria Cramer and Cristela Guerra, Boston Globe: "Martin Marro, the Newton man who was injured in a terrorist attack in New York City Tuesday that killed five of his friends, is expected to make a 'swift recovery,' his family said in a statement Friday. 'The family of Martin Marro is extremely thankful for the outpouring of compassion and concern from their many friends, colleagues and the community,' the statement read. 'Martin is receiving terrific care at a hospital in New York and is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.'"
- "Massachusetts native Shalane Flanagan becomes first American woman to win NYC Marathon since 1977," by Scott J. Croteau, Masslive.com: "Massachusetts native Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon Sunday, becoming the first American woman to win the marathon since 1977. Flanagan came in with a time of 2 hours, 26 minutes and 53 seconds, according to race results. The 36-year-old grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts."
- "Athol looks to marijuana cultivation to create jobs in old mill," by Paula J. Owens, Worcester Telegram: "The town is negotiating an agreement for marijuana growing at a sprawling mill that has been mostly vacant for decades, and it could bring 500 jobs to town. Town Manager Shaun A. Suhoski said recently he is working on the host community agreement after a vote of non-opposition by selectmen last month for a medical marijuana indoor cultivation facility at 134 Chestnut Hill Ave., the former Union Twist Drill Co. mill."
- "Targeting mobile service dead zones, Verizon pitching new Pittsfield cell tower to ZBA," by Amanda Drane, Berkshire Eagle: "Verizon customers in Pittsfield and Lenox could soon see a boost in service. The company hopes to put another cell tower in the city, and will bring a proposal to that effect to the Zoning Board of Appeals on Nov. 15."
MAZEL! - to MassGOP and Baker-Polito alum Chris Lane, named campaign manager for GOP congressional candidate Peter Tedeschi in MA-9.
DID THE HOME TEAM WIN? Yes and no! - The Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 104-88 on Sunday. The Bruins fell to the Capitals 3-2 on Saturday.
FRESH OUT OF THE GATE: THE LATEST HORSE RACE EPISODE - We've got a trio of campaign ads, some outside spending (we see you, Mercer Money) and a persistent Elizabeth Warren this week. Plus, as we race towards election day we've got our eye on two in particular. Listen to the end to find out which ones! ... Our special guest is the delightful Kathryn Burton, advisor of all things campaign-y. Subscribe and listen now on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
- And save the date for a live Horse Race event at Ned Devine's in Boston on Nov. 28. No actual horses, just a lot of jockeying for #mapoli insights. Plus, there will be swag! More details coming soon.
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